Staying Healthy Today Show with Kirk Hamilton

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Practicing physician assistant in nutrition, prevention, integrative and lifestyle medicine since 1983 who will discuss practical guidelines and share links and research dealing with individual, community and societal health through personal commentary and interviews. stayinghealthytoday.substack.com

  1. Sep 25

    Cancer Signals From Covid & Covid Vaccine; IV Vitamin C & Cancer; Nattokinase Reduces Atherosclerosis, Clots, Spike Protein; Aging & Strength Training; Calcium Scores Vit D & K; Plants Reduce Lp(a).

    Highlights… CANCER - COVID INFECTION - POST COVID VACCINATION - CANCER SIGNALS - Kuperwasser C., El-Deiry W. S. COVID vaccination and post-infection cancer signals: Evaluating patterns and potential biological mechanisms. Oncotarget. 2026; 17: 1-29. Retrieved from https://www.oncotarget.com/article/28824/ “…The collective world-wide evidence from 2020–2025 underscores a biologically plausible connection between COVID-19 vaccination and cancer. The recurring clinical findings documented across many reports of de-novo cancer onset, rapid tumor progression, viral reactivation, and reawakening of dormant disease, highlight critical gaps in knowledge and understanding of how large-scale immune changes produced by the vaccine interacts with cancer biology…” Both SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination engage overlapping biological pathways that could, in principle, influence cancer risk, yet they differ in mechanism, magnitude, biodistribution, and duration of their effects. CANCER - IV VITAMIN C - Intravenous Vitamin C. An orange in a bag. Paul Marik, MD, Cancer & Metabolic Healing Sep 07, 2026. ”…At pharmacologic concentrations, IV vitamin C may act through several mechanisms: 1. Pro-oxidant cytotoxicity * High-dose ascorbate generates hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) in the tumor microenvironment * Cancer cells are relatively deficient in catalase → selective vulnerability * Normal cells neutralize peroxide more efficiently 2. Metabolic stress * Disrupts glycolysis and mitochondrial metabolism * Particularly relevant for tumors with Warburg metabolism and redox fragility 3. Epigenetic regulation * Cofactor for TET dioxygenases → DNA demethylation * Potential re-expression of tumor suppressor genes * Especially relevant in hematologic malignancies with epigenetic dysregulation 4. Hypoxia and angiogenesis modulation * Down-regulation of HIF-1α * Reduced VEGF signaling and tumor adaptation to hypoxia…” CANCER - mRNA VACCINE - INCREASE - STUDY FINDS mRNA “VACCINES” COULD INDUCE OR ACCELERATE CANCER VIA 35 DISTINCT MECHANISMS. The most comprehensive analysis to date examining the link between mRNA “vaccines” and cancer identifies convergent mechanistic, clinical, and population-level evidence of turbo cancer. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Focal Points, Sep 03, 2026.”…Cancer is rising at an increasingly alarming pace. Early-onset malignancies are climbing in younger adults, aggressive cancers are appearing in patients with little warning, and U.S. cancer mortality has departed sharply from its pre-pandemic trajectory…” “Potential Oncogenicity of Synthetic mRNA Vaccines: Convergent Mechanistic, Clinical, and Population Evidence for a Concurrent-Hit Model of Accelerated Malignancy” PDF EUTHANASIA - CANCER - MAID PROGRAM - CANADA - Canada offers cancer patients euthanasia (MAID) before they even see an Oncologist. William Makis, MD, Makis Health, September 22, 2026. FLU - FLU SHOT - MRNA VACCINE - BREAKING: Our FDA Data Reanalysis Demanding Market Withdrawal of Moderna’s mRNA Flu Shot Is Now PEER-REVIEWED and PUBLISHED. The FDA’s own clinical data now sit in the peer-reviewed record showing a 155% higher risk of unexplained death, a 515% higher risk of disabling reactions, and an EXTREME risk-benefit imbalance. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Focal Points, Sep 21, 2026. NATTOKINASE - ARTERIOSCLEROSIS - BLOOD CLOTS - MICROCLOTS - SPIKE PROTEIN - Nattokinase Breaks Down Spike Protein, Amyloid Microclots, Blood Clots, and Shrinks Arterial Plaque. We assembled decades of evidence to uncover the powerful multi-target effects of nattokinase. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Focal Points, Sep 22, 2026. 1) “Proteolytic Targets and Clinical Benefits of Oral Nattokinase: Spike Protein and Amyloid Degradation, Fibrinolysis, and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction.” Nutrition, Prevention and Integrative Medicine… AGING - STRENGTH TRAINING - What Happens to Your Body When You Do Strength Training Regularly. Up to 50 percent of muscle mass is lost by age 80, but you can reverse it. Epoch Times, By Mercura Wang, September 05, 2026.1) Stronger Muscles - Effects of strength training on neuromuscular adaptations in the development of maximal strength: a systematic review and meta-analysis.2) Longer Life - Long-term resistance training with all-cause and cause-specific mortality: assessing dose-response and joint associations with aerobic physical activity.3. Healthier Body Composition and Metabolism - Resistance training is medicine: effects of strength training on health.4. Stronger Bones - Optimal resistance training parameters for improving bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.5. Chronic Disease Risk Reduction:Alzheimer’s disease - Association of Muscle Strength With the Risk of Alzheimer Disease and the Rate of Cognitive Decline in Community-Dwelling Older Persons.6. Type 2 Diabetes - Resistance training is medicine: effects of strength training on health.7. Cardiovascular Disease - Resistance training is medicine: effects of strength training on health.8. Obesity - Moderators of Resistance Training Effects in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.9. Chronic Lower Back Pain - Does resistance training improve pain intensity, quality of life, and disability in people with chronic nonspecific low back pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis.7. Arthritis - The Effects of Resistance Training on Pain, Strength, and Function in Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.8. Better Mental Health and Sleep - Resistance training and combined resistance and aerobic training as a treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms in young people: A systematic review and meta-analysis.9. Supports Immune Function - Effects of Community-based Exercise Prehabilitation for Patients Scheduled for Colorectal Surgery With High Risk for Postoperative Complications: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial.10. Supports Cancer Treatment Recovery - Effects of Community-based Exercise Prehabilitation for Patients Scheduled for Colorectal Surgery With High Risk for Postoperative Complications: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial. ATHEROSCLEROSIS - CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS - VITAMIN D - VITAMIN K - Vitamin K2 and D3 Supplementation in Patients With Severe Coronary Artery Calcification: The DANCODE Trial. Circulation. 2026 Aug 28. SUMMARY: In a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial, 398 participants with severe coronary artery calcification median age of 71 years in whom 30% were women with a coronary calcium score (CAC) from noncontrast cardiac computed tomography of ≥400 Agatston units (AU) [Median baseline CAC was 903 AU, and 44% had CAC ≥1000] were given vitamin K2 (720 μg/d) plus vitamin D3 (25 μg/d) or placebo for 24 months. The mean CAC increase was 196 AU with vitamin K2 and D3 and 248 AU with the placebo which is a mean group difference of -52 AU. In the 143 participants who underwent coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA which is a (CAC with contrast dye) there were a similar increase in total plaque volume and no change in noncalcified plaque volume between groups. COMMENTARY: There has always been a concern about giving vitamin D or calcium alone without vitamin K2 for fear that would increase calcified plaque in the arteries. In this study of individuals with severe coronary artery disease the vitamin K2 and vitamin D supplement group had a slowing of coronary artery calcification which is a good thing. Problem is that the study didn’t go out long enough to see if heart attacks or sudden death occurred less in the group slowing the hardening (calcification) of the arteries. What we also can’t learn from this study is that what would happen if there was a third group that give vitamin D alone, along with the vitamin D3 & vitamin K group and placebo. Then we could see the value of giving vitamin K along with vitamin D. That said, as usual, we could wait to carry out this same study or the one I just suggested for another 3-5 years to get clarity. Or is it reasonable to take vitamin D along with a good dose of vitamin K2 of 750 mcg/d. Most vitamin D / K supplements have higher vitamin D (5000 IU) along with vitamin K2 0f 100-200 mcg/d which is lower than this study by quite a bit. How about eating more vitamin K rich foods! Rich Sources of Vitamin K2 * Nattō: A traditional Japanese fermented soybean dish, it is by far the richest known source of K2 (specifically the MK-7 form). * Hard and Soft Cheeses: Aged and fermented cheeses like Gouda, Brie, and Cheddar contain high amounts of K2. * Organ Meats: Beef and chicken liver, as well as goose liver paste, are excellent sources of the MK-4 form of K2. * Egg Yolks: Eggs from pastured or free-range chickens provide a solid amount of K2. * Butter: Butter, especially from grass-fed cows, contains helpful levels of K2. * Sauerkraut: Fermented cabbage contains bacteria that supply K2, though in smaller amounts than nattō. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] ATHEROSCLEROSIS - SILENT - CORONARY CALCIFICATION - CAROTID ULTRASOUND - Prevalence of Silent Atherosclerosis across Adult Life. N Engl J Med. 2026 Aug 29. SUMMARY: In 16,808 adults mean age of 45 years of which 51.4% were women silent atherosclerosis was found in 57.1% of the subjects. In the youngest group between 18 to 29 years of age atherosclerosis was found in 8.7% of the men and 6.7% of the women. With age there was a steep middle age rise among women. In the younger age group atherosclerosis was found most often in peripheral and single arteries. With age plaque volume increased exponentially and multiple arterial involvement became more frequent. Isolated coronary-artery atherosclerosis was uncommon in every age group. COMMENT: We should be screening early for markers of atherosclerosis (ultrasound of the carotid and femoral arteries and with calcium scores of the heart vessels from a low dose CT scan)

  2. Sep 24

    Alzheimer Disease, Dementia and Cognition How to Combine Ayruvedic and Yoga Principles to Improve Memory and Mental Clarity. An Interview with Rammohan Rao, PhD

    Rammohan Rao PhD, C-AP, RYT Apollo Health, 855 Mahler RoadBurlingame, CA 94010ram@ahnphealth.com; info@ahnphealth.comwww.ApolloHealth.com 1.800.450.0805 - Best-selling author “Good Living Practices-The best from Ayurveda, Yoga and Modern Science For Achieving Optimal Health, Happiness and Longevity.”“KetoFLEX 12/3 Diet and Cognitive Health: A Precision-Nutrition Perspective on Mechanisms, Emerging Evidence, and Future Directions.”Nutrients. 2026 Jul 7;18(13):2206. - Chief Scientist at Apollo Health which uses a precision-medicine, systems-based, multi-therapeutic approach to reverse Dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. - Over 25+ years of research and teaching experience in Neuroscience and has published 70+ peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals, including chapters in several textbooks. - Board-Certified Ayurveda Practitioner, a Registered Yoga Teacher and teaches Ayurveda and Yoga at the California College of Ayurveda. Interview Summary… Rammohan Rao, PhD, C-AP, RYT, describes how his lifelong exposure to yoga and Ayurveda in India eventually developed into a career combining neuroscience, Ayurveda and yoga. He explains that yoga was part of his childhood education in India, while Ayurveda was incorporated into everyday life. Education in Neuroscience, Yoga and Ayruveda… After earning his PhD in neuroscience and completing postdoctoral work at the Mayo Clinic, Rao worked as a research associate professor of neuroscience at the Buck Institute, where he formally resumed yoga practice and eventually completed yoga teacher training and board certification. His introduction to Ayurveda came through an Ayurveda lecture at a yoga studio, followed by his wife’s consultation with Dr. Mark Halpin for an inflammatory condition. Rao says his wife received a comprehensive, individualized program involving diet, sleep, bowel regularity, daily routines, mindfulness, yoga, herbs and detoxification practices, and that her condition completely resolved within three months. He emphasizes that Ayurveda and yoga focus on body-mind integration, prevention and individualized care rather than a single treatment or pill. He describes dietary timing, adequate sleep, regular bowel movements, consistent routines and mindfulness as important components of his wife’s program, including a three-week plant-based khichdi diet consisting of rice, mung beans, vegetables and ghee, followed by gradual reintroduction of other foods. Dementia, Yoga and Exercise… In discussing dementia, Rao explains that yoga practices can be adapted for people with cognitive impairment by emphasizing balance, hip strength, standing postures, eye and ear exercises, neck and shoulder movements, breathing practices and mindfulness, while noting that earlier adoption may improve compliance before full-blown dementia develops. He connects physical exercise with brain health by describing the release of myokines from muscles and osteokines from bones, which he says can reach the brain and support beneficial brain activity. He defines mindfulness as focus, attention and awareness, particularly directing attention to the breath and developing periods of stillness. Dementia and Ayruveda… Rao also explains that fasting has a place in Ayurveda, including maintaining a 12-hour gap between the last meal of one day and the next day’s meal, while cautioning against fasting to the point of physical deterioration. He says Ayurvedic recommendations for dementia are individualized according to the person and the disease condition, and he describes dementia and neurodegenerative conditions as Vata-based within the Ayurvedic framework. He also identifies similarities between Ayurvedic and yoga practices and the Bredesen approach, including attention to diet, sleep, stress, mindfulness, brain stimulation and detoxification. Healthy Living and Dr. Rao’s Book… Finally, Rao discusses his book, Good Living Practices, explaining that it brings together physical, mental and emotional practices designed to integrate body, mind and emotions into what he calls “unfractionated living,” including mindfulness practices that can be incorporated into everyday activities such as eating and cooking. Interview Questions and Answers Kirk Hamilton: So the obvious question is, what came first, the neurosciences, the yoga or the Ayurveda? How did that happen? Rammohan Rao: Yoga and Ayurveda were an integral part of life in India. His parents introduced him to yoga poses, breathing practices and meditation, while Ayurveda was incorporated into everyday life through diet, spices and herbs. He later went into mainstream modern medicine, earned his PhD and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. After Dr. Dale Bredesen invited him to the Buck Institute, he began practicing yoga formally with his wife, eventually completing formal yoga training and certification. His introduction to Ayurveda came when a yoga class was canceled and the instructor encouraged him and his wife to attend an Ayurveda lecture by Dr. Mark Halpin. His wife’s experience with Ayurvedic care led him to formally study Ayurveda, eventually becoming board certified and beginning to teach Ayurveda in 2007. KH: Let me ask when you were in India, as a child and growing up, were you exposed to yoga?Did you do any? RR: Yes. In schools in India yoga was an elective course in addition to sports activities, and I was trained in yoga asanas. I had quite a good yoga practice as a child. KH: I’m ignorant. Do Ayurvedic principles comes from India? RR: Yes. Ayurveda was a mainstream system of medicine in India. It as a whole-person system of health concerned with maintaining balance between the body and mind. Ayurveda is approximately 6,000 or 7,000 years old and traditionally emphasized body-mind integration, addressing the mind as well as systems of the body. KH: On your wife’s healing, when you look back at it, what were the major changes that she did? In other words, you were already doing yoga, so you were moving energy in that way. But what were the major changes? Was it dietary? Was it herbal? What do you think made the big change in your wife’s health? RR: Ayurveda and yoga emphasize body-mind integration, prevention and individualized care. My wife’s program addressed nutrition, digestion, sleep, daily routines, physical activity, herbs, mindfulness, yoga asanas and detoxification. The approach began at the level of the gut because her condition involved inflammation. She received a dietary program, herbs to address her gut and inflammation, mindfulness and yoga practices, as well as detoxification procedures involving oil therapies, massage and transcranial therapies. KH: I know there was a lot to the program, but can you just say two or three of the main things that she had to change that really made a difference? RR: The major changes were diet, sleep and regular routines. Her diet was individualized and included conscious eating, specific grains and spices, eating at particular times, limiting snacks, maintaining three- to four-hour gaps between meals and having the largest meal around midday. She was instructed to have at least seven hours of sleep and to maintain regular routines involving waking, sleeping and bowel movements. She also practiced mindfulness and daily hygiene practices. It is important to emphasize that these three major changes were implemented without herbs as part of the changes I was describing. KH: What else would you do to have a bowel movement? You just can’t say, I’m going to have a bowel movement now. Is it about timing, sitting down every day? In other words, you change your diet and your bowel movements occur? RR: For people having bowel-movement problems, I recommends a diet containing probiotics, prebiotics and fiber. Consume lots of raw vegetables containing substantial fiber and if necessary, fiber-based supplements can be used. I prefer dietary approaches rather than prolonged use of fiber-based medications such as Senna or Cascara. I also describes Triphala an herb used to promote proper bowel movement. In Ayurveda, if someone is not having a bowel movement, they can sit on the toilet at a consistent time for two or three days to establish the timing. In my experience, within four or five days the circadian rhythm can become established and bowel movements can begin occurring at that time. KH: Was there two or three foods that she was eating that she gave up? RR: Yes. My wife completely eliminated dairy for one week. For three weeks, she followed a specific diet consisting of rice and mung beans, along with vegetables and greens such as spinach, arugula, beetroot, cabbage, lettuce and carrots. Ghee was also added. She ate this diet three times a day for three weeks and then gradually began reintroducing other foods. KH: So she went off dairy and grains for three weeks. RR: Not all grains. Rice was included, along with mung beans. KH: The question is, when she reintroduced, you’re saying that she could tolerate those foods that she couldn’t before? RR: Yes. KH: So was this diet totally plant-based for those three weeks? RR: Absolutely. In Ayurveda, meat and meat-based foods are not normally used unless a person is extremely weak and has very low energy. Otherwise, the diet is purely plant-based. KH: I was just thinking if you don’t get someone early in their dementia, it would be hard to teach them yoga. How do you work with someone with significant dementia and teach them a yoga practice that works? RR: I agree that earlier practice is important. At Apollo Health, I taught yoga during the pandemic to people with cognitive impairment, including people with SCI and MCI. He used simpler yoga-based practices for people with dementia, emphasizing balance, hips and the ability to move the head forward without dizziness or loss of balance. I also used standing postures, eye exercises, ear exercises, throat and neck exercises, sho

    Alzheimer Disease, Dementia and Cognition How to Combine Ayruvedic and Yoga Principles to Improve Memory and Mental Clarity. An Interview with Rammohan Rao, PhD

  3. Sep 22

    Michael Yon on Fasting, Famine, Fertilizer, Fuel Shortages and Fatherhood…. What’s Ahead in the War with Iran...It’s About Routes, Resources and Intentional Depopulation...

    Fasting, Famine, Fertilizer & Fuel Shortages and Fatherhood… Former Green Beret, Special Forces and Combat Correspondent Michael Yon PO Box 66, Archer, FL 32618MichaelYon.Substack.com Michaelyon.com About - Mission - Supportmichael.yon@gmail.comMichael.Yon@protonmail.com Kirk Hamilton: How many days into this current fast are you? Michael Yon: I am on day 21 of my current fast. I do not have a specific end date in mind. My previous fast lasted 40 days. I will continue until I decide I have reached the end. Right now, I feel better than ever. I feel perfect, and I have zero hunger. KH: Why are you fasting? MY: I have fasted before, including a 40-day fast. This time, one of the main reasons I am fasting is that Masako and I are about to have a baby. I want Baby Bear to see me leading by example, just as my grandfather lead by example for me. I also want the health benefits, greater mental clarity, and the experience of fasting itself. KH. What do you experience physically, spiritually, and mentally while fasting? MY: I experience significant mental clarity and more opportunity to reflect. Fasting gives me more time to be quiet and think. I also experience a strong sense of well-being. I do podcasts and other things, but I enjoy simply sitting quietly while I fast. KH: How long have you been intentionally fasting? MY: I have been intentionally fasting for years. My previous prolonged fast lasted 40 days. Before that, I experience fasting in Special Forces, but those fasts are not intentional. They happen during training when we did not have enough food. KH: What does fasting mean to you and what do you consume while fasting? MY: For me, fasting means going without food. Water only. This time I have used salt only on one day. I have used to date about ten lemons, one juice of lemon squeezed in my water each day. It has helped with my dry mouth. During this fast, I do not experience hunger. I am essentially running on my body’s stored energy. I have enough body fat that I can continue functioning without eating. KH: What do you notice happening to your body during a prolonged fast? MY: I notice that I feel extremely good. I have had a strong limp since my Army days, and when I begin fasting some years ago, the limp simply disappeared. I did not do anything. It just went away and has stayed away. During this fast, I also have no hunger. KH: Is fasting difficult for you and how do you feel while doing it? MY: Right now, fasting is not difficult for me. I have zero hunger. During Special Forces training, fasting is completely different because we are working extremely hard and do not have enough body fat. We become incredibly hungry. Now, after 21 days without food, I experience a flatline on hunger. KH: What changes do you notice in your energy, clarity, pain, flexibility, or sleep while fasting? MY: I feel better than ever. I experience mental clarity and more opportunity to reflect. My previous experience with fasting also showed me that physical problems can change. My limp disappeared and it stayed away. I do not describe fasting as making me weak; I feel very good while doing it. KH: Do you monitor ketones during fasting? MY: I do not do any extensive medical monitoring during the fast. I know I am in ketosis because I have been without food for 21 days. I may get some KetoStix nearby. KH. How do you decide when to end the fast? MY: I do not have a specific end-state goal for this fast. With my previous 40-day fast, I simply kept going until I reach the point where I decided it was time to stop. I do not know exactly how long I will go this time. KH: How did you break the 40 day fast? MY: When I finish my previous 40-day fast, I start with coconut juice. I also eat betel leaves and a little shrimp. It was a wonderful experience to begin eating again after such a long fast. KH: Does fasting gives you spiritual or philosophical insights? MY: Definitely. There is a reason many people fast for religious reasons. Fasting gives me more opportunity to reflect. During my previous 40-day fast, I spent much of the time in an Airbnb overlooking the ocean in Okinawa. I sat quietly, fasting, and read old books, including Benjamin Franklin. I found that kind of silence very valuable. KH: Does fasting change the way you look at the larger world, including politics and world events? MY: Fasting gives me more opportunity to reflect and think about the big picture. I continue doing podcasts and talking about world events, but I also spend time sitting quietly. I use that time to think about routes, resources, war, famine, energy, food, and population movements. KH: What does Masako think about your fasting? MY: Masako is with me during the fast and we are preparing for the birth of “Baby Bear.” She is beginning to show signs that the baby is coming soon. She is resting while I am fasting, and we are both focused on becoming parents. KH: What is the specific purpose of this current fast? MY: The most important reason this time is Baby Bear. I want my child to see me leading by example. My grandfather quit smoking cold turkey when he had children because he did not want his children to see him smoke. He led by example rather than simply telling me what to do. That example stays with me. I want Baby Bear to see the same kind of example from me. KH: What else do you want people to understand about fasting? MY: I see fasting as something that gives me physical and mental benefits and allows me to reflect. I also recognize the importance of having enough stored energy. Strategic body fat is like money in the bank. If food becomes unavailable having some body fat gives me a reserve. KH: Do you believe there is evidence of an organized effort to reduce the world’s population? MY: I believe there is an organized global effort toward depopulation. I see control of routes, resources, food, energy, and other necessities as part of that process. I describe famine as one of the weapons that can ultimately contribute to population reduction. These are my views and my interpretation of the geopolitical situation. KH. What are your thoughts on famine, fertilizer shortages, and fuel shortages? MY: FAMINE: I believe we are heading into famine. I see strategic body fat as a reserve because, in a survival situation where food is unavailable, people with more stored energy can have an advantage. FERTILIZER: I have been talking about fertilizer shortages for years. I look at phosphate production and exports as strategically important because fertilizer is directly connected to food production. I believe restrictions and policies affecting farmers, fishermen, energy, and food production can decrease the available food supply. FUEL: I see fuel shortages as directly connected to famine and ultimately to population reduction. I believe cutting off energy contributes to famine and can create what I call HOP - “human osmotic pressure,” pushing people to migrate from areas where food, energy, or security are becoming scarce. KH: How do you feel about becoming a father and about Baby Bear? MY: I feel more joy than I have ever felt in my life. I feel like a father already, even though Baby Bear has not been born yet. Masako and I already feel like we are Mama Bear and Papa Bear. I am excited to meet my child, and I want to be there for the birth. I want Baby Bear to see me leading by example, just as my grandfather led by example for me. Gobal Depopulation, “HOP” Human Osmotic Pressure, Famine, Fertilizer and Fuel Shortages KH: What is the evidence that there is a depopulation effort by some world forces? MY: I believed there is an “organized global depopulation” effort involving cutting off of routes and resources. I believe wars involve routes, resources and ideology. The controlling or cutting of transportation routes, energy supplies and other resources could create food shortages resulting in “human osmotic pressure” or “HOP” that will lead to mass migration of populations to other countries. I’m including the Strait of Hormuz, Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, the Panama Canal and other strategic routes. I believe famine could be used as one of the mechanisms contributing to population reduction. Fatherhood… KH: How do you feel about the upcoming fatherhood and birth of Baby Bear? MY: “I’ve never felt so much joy in all my life.” I and Masako already feel like father and mother because the baby was fully formed even though Baby Bear had not yet been born. I feel “incredibly” blessed and described the experience as being beyond happiness. I want the baby to arrive immediately but recognize that the baby will come when the baby is ready. KH: Michael you appear to be radiating with joy. MY: I agree. I have never experienced this level of joy before. Overall Takeaways from the Michael Yon Interview… * Michael was on day 21 of his current fast during this interview. * His previous fast lasted 40 days. * His first prolonged intentional fast was in 2018–2019. * He distinguished intentional fasting like this fast from involuntary food deprivation during Special Forces training. * During this current fast, he reported zero hunger. * He said he felt “better than ever” and “perfect.” * He reported that a long-standing Army-related limp disappeared after he completed the 40-day fast. * He said the benefits of his 40-day fast continued after the fast ended. * He said serious fasting makes him appreciate food much more. * His previous 40-day fast was broken with coconut juice, betel leaves and a little shrimp before he returned to normal food. * He said he wished he had discovered fasting earlier in life. * Michael said he believed the world was heading toward famine. * He described maintaining body fat as a potential strategic reserve during food shortages. * He discussed fertilizer—particularly phosphate—as an important component of food security. * He connected energy and transportation disruptions with foo

    Michael Yon on Fasting, Famine, Fertilizer, Fuel Shortages and Fatherhood…. What’s Ahead in the War with Iran...It’s About Routes, Resources and Intentional Depopulation...

  4. Sep 15

    Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Cognition Improvement with the KetoFlex 12/3 Dietary Plan. What Is It and How Do You Do It? An Interview with Rammohan Rao, PhD

    Improving Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease with the Ketoflex 12/3 Dietary Approach. What is It and How Do You Do It? Rammohan Rao PhD, C-AP, RYT Apollo Health, 855 Mahler RoadBurlingame, CA 94010ram@ahnphealth.com; info@ahnphealth.comwww.ApolloHealth.com KetoFlex 12/3 Diet Plan1.800.450.0805“KetoFLEX 12/3 Diet and Cognitive Health: A Precision-Nutrition Perspective on Mechanisms, Emerging Evidence, and Future Directions.”Nutrients. 2026 Jul 7;18(13):2206. - Chief Scientist at Apollo Health which uses a precision-medicine, systems-based, multi-therapeutic approach to reverse Dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. - Over 25+ years of research and teaching experience in Neuroscience and has published 70+ peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals, including chapters in several textbooks. - Board-Certified Ayurveda Practitioner, a Registered Yoga Teacher and teaches Ayurveda and Yoga at the California College of Ayurveda. - Best-selling author “Good Living Practices-The best from Ayurveda, Yoga and Modern Science For Achieving Optimal Health, Happiness and Longevity.” Interview Questions and Answers… Kirk Hamilton: Thank you for coming on the show. Can you tell us about your educational background and how you came to combine neuroscience with Ayurveda and yoga? What got you interested in the connection between diet and cognitive health? Rammohan Rao: After completing my PhD in neuroscience in India in 1992, I came to the United States for a postdoctoral fellowship at Mayo Clinic. I worked there for about five years on various aspects of the brain, including neurotransmitters, memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. In 1999, I joined Dr. Dale Bredesen at the Buck Institute as a Research Associate Professor of Neuroscience. We studied Alzheimer’s disease using fly, worm, mouse and rat models and investigated the mechanisms involved in the disease. My interest in yoga began while I was working at the Buck Institute. I practiced yoga in the evenings and eventually completed teacher training and became certified. In the early 2000s, my wife had a chronic health condition and was interested in Ayurveda. That led me to the California College of Ayurveda, where I completed a four-and-a-half-year program followed by a six-month internship. In 2008, Dr. Halpern invited me to join the faculty, and I have taught Ayurveda and yoga there since then. KH: How did your Ayurvedic background influence the KetoFlex approach? RR: In Ayurveda, one of the first principles students learn is that chronic conditions should be addressed through the gut. The gut is given a great deal of importance. The KetoFlex Diet evolved from the observation that cognitive decline involves multiple biological problems, including insulin resistance, impaired neuronal fuel availability, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, vascular issues, nutritional deficiencies, impaired cellular housekeeping and impaired trash-removal mechanisms. The diet is intended to influence these mechanisms simultaneously rather than simply produce ketones. Nutrition is one part of a larger multi-modal or multi-therapeutic intervention to prevent or treat cognitive decline. KH: What exactly does KetoFlex 12/3 mean? RR: “Keto” refers to ketosis—the ability to use fat as a source of fuel. The brain and heart can switch between sugar and fat as sources of energy. One of the striking features of Alzheimer’s disease is that the brain becomes less efficient at using glucose as fuel. “Flex” refers to metabolic flexibility—the ability of the brain to move efficiently between glucose and fat-derived fuels. The “12” refers to a minimum fasting period of 12 hours between the last meal of the day and the next morning’s meal. Around the 12- to 14-hour fasting window, the brain begins switching toward fat metabolism and producing ketone bodies. One of those ketones is beta-hydroxybutyrate, or BHB. BHB is known to induce neuroplasticity, reduce inflammation and trigger the release of BDNF, or brain-derived neurotrophic factor. It helps strengthen and nourish the brain. KH: Do people need to measure their ketones every morning if they are following the 12- to 14-hour fasting schedule? RR: For people who don’t experience memory loss, historical studies show that a 12- to 14-hour fast triggers the release of ketone bodies, so there is generally no need to measure them every day. If someone is doing the right things and still experiencing memory loss, then measuring ketone levels can be useful. In some people, the levels may not be sufficient to trigger the desired benefits, and they may need to fast for a little longer. There are devices that measure acetone in the breath and BHB in the blood. Devices such as Precision Xtra and Keto-Mojo can measure both glucose and ketone bodies. These can provide objective feedback, but I would not call measurement an absolute requirement for everybody. The broader goal is metabolic health and metabolic flexibility—not simply chasing a ketone reading. KH: Why is the three-hour period before bedtime important? RR: The “3” refers to stopping food at least three hours before bedtime. Circadian rhythms play an important role, and there is constant communication between the brain and the gut. For people who have glucose problems or memory loss, late-night eating without a three-hour gap can keep glucose and insulin elevated at a time when the body is preparing for sleep. Finishing food at least three hours before bedtime extends the fasting window, reduces late postprandial glucose exposure and helps synchronize metabolism with sleep and circadian rhythms. KH: What happens in the brain during sleep that makes sleep so important for cognitive function? RR: Sleep is a very active physiological period. During deep sleep, the lymphatic system associated with the cerebrospinal fluid system becomes active and helps remove dead cells and toxic material that has accumulated in the brain. Sleep also helps remove information that is considered “noise,” making room for better synaptic connections. Memory consolidation occurs during sleep, allowing important information to be stored and consolidated. Another important process is neuroplasticity. During sleep, the brain is rewired and new neuronal branches become stronger, improving connections between neurons. That is why good-quality and adequate sleep are so important. KH: What happens when someone eats too close to bedtime? RR: When you go to sleep with a heavy stomach, digestion is still occurring. Sleep can be disrupted, and the N3 and REM stages can become disrupted. When sleep is disrupted, memory consolidation is affected, “trash” removal from the brain is affected and the removal of unnecessary information is affected. These processes can accumulate over time when sleep habits are not appropriate. KH: Let’s talk about fats and animal foods. Is KetoFlex a high-animal-fat ketogenic diet? RR: The concern about saturated animal fat is legitimate. But the KetoFlex Diet recommended at Apollo Health is not based on large amounts of saturated animal fat. The predominant fats we emphasize are unsaturated fats. We emphasize omega-3 sources, high-polyphenol olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds. We are not talking about butter, cream, highly processed meat or large quantities of saturated animal fat. Think about KetoFlex as a plant-rich keto diet and not a “bacon-and-butter” keto diet. KH: What kinds of seafood, poultry and meat do you recommend? RR: Seafood is definitely included. We recommend low-mercury, wild-caught seafood from the sea. We talk about “SMASH”—salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and herring—because these are rich sources of EPA and DHA. We also recommend poultry and eggs, preferably pasture-raised, because of their choline, B12, folate and fat-soluble vitamin content. Red meat can be used moderately, such as approximately once a week. If someone wants to eat more, we recommend grass-fed, pasture-raised and minimally processed meat. KH: What about vegetables? What type should make up the foundation of the diet? RR: Non-starchy vegetables form the foundation of the diet. We emphasize plant diversity and a rainbow of colors. We emphasize leafy greens such as kale, spinach, chard and arugula; cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts; and alliums such as garlic, onions and leeks. We also include mushrooms, herbs, spices, avocado and olives. We also emphasize low-glycemic fruits, especially raw “in season fruits”, berries and nuts and fermented vegetables. The goal is food with high nutrient density, high phytonutrient diversity and low glycemic impact. KH: What about fruits, there sugar content, glycemic effect and cognitive decline? RR: In Ayurveda, we say to eat with the season, including seasonal fruits. I encourage people to go to farmers’ markets because farmers generally grow what is in season. The problem today is that fruits are available throughout the year, and people can overconsume them. Fruit smoothies are another concern because they contain a lot of sugar. For people with cognitive decline, we emphasize fruits that have a low glycemic impact. We talk about wild berries, lemons and limes and phytonutrient-rich fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Approximately half a cup or less of berries is an example of what we discuss. KH: What about beans, legumes, yams, sweet potatoes and other complex carbohydrates? RR: We talk about resistant starch sources. These include tubers, legumes, parsnips, cassava, rutabagas, pistachios, artichokes, jicama, dandelion greens, mushrooms, leeks and green banana. These foods can be introduced in small amounts. They provide fiber that supports gut microbial production of short-chain fatty acids, which is important for metabolic health. They may increase glucose somewhat, but they are not necessarily a major concern. For people wi

    Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Cognition Improvement with the KetoFlex 12/3 Dietary Plan. What Is It and How Do You Do It? An Interview with Rammohan Rao, PhD

  5. Sep 4

    Covid “One-Liners”...From Virus Creation, Unsafe & Untested Covid mRNA Genetic Injections to Turbo Cancers & Open Letters (2) of Vaccine Concern to the New United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham

    Highlights… “One-Liner” Synopsis of the “Covid Story” Peter McCullough, MD’s One Liner’s on the history of the Covid-19 virus’s origins; Spike Protein creation and evolution; Covid-19 mRNA shots, development, distribution and harm; and Government, Big Pharma and Public Health (Bio-Pharmaceutical Complex) lack of action and perpetuation of the mRNA technology beyond Covid couldn’t be said more succinctly and powerfully than in these “One-Liners” by Dr. McCullough. Support The McCullough Foundation; Subscribe to Focal Points (Courageous Discourse); Read The Courage to Face Covid-19 : Preventing Hospitalizations and Death While Battling the Bio-Pharmaceutical Complex and Vaccines: Mythology, Ideology, and Reality. Also MUST READ for a more complete understanding of the spike protein (from the manmade virus and mRNA vaccines), “The Spike Protein Effect: Truth, Risks and Recovery.” (FREE Booklet critical to understanding the potential harm of the spike protein from the original infection and more so from the spike protein created by the mRNA Covid vaccine which is more problematic…and how you can test for it and reduce its negative health consequences) (Peter McCullough, MD) “…Never thought this could happen during my medical career: -US-Chinese collaboration creates novel coronavirus in Wuhan Institute of Virology -Virus is highly contagious, deadly for elderly and frail -Manipulated Spike protein retained in body causing organ damage, inflammation, autoimmunity, blood clots -World falls into fear-based trance with lockdowns, masking, social distancing, economic shutdown -Early treatment protocols are suppressed -Genetic code for deadly Spike protein is target of mRNA/adenoviral DNA mass vaccination, mandatory for school, jobs, travel -Synthetic mRNA, vaccine Spike persist in body for years causing disease and death -No government recognizes gravity of situation -No vaccine inspections, recalls, or safety analyses -Based on COVID-19 mRNA backbone, more genetic vaccines (RSV, influenza, cancer) rolled out with no way to shut them off once injected -Bio-Pharmaceutical Complex rolls on, rife with corruption, fraud, abuse, consuming trillions of dollars…” COVID 19 - mRNA VACCINE - PUBLIC SAFETY - UNITED KINGDOM - AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER, August 27, 2026. “Suspend mRNA vaccines pending independent safety testing.” (1st letter) Joint Letter From: CCVAC – Children’s Covid Vaccines Advisory CouncilHART – Health Advisory and Recovery TeamThe Perseus GroupUKMFA – UK Medical Freedom AllianceDoctors for Patients UK To: The Right Honourable Andy Burnham, Prime Minister Dear Mr Burnham,See Link to Complete Letter (See link to 2nd letter below, August 28, 2026)”…Conclusions and Requests * The United Kingdom is at a turning point. You can either continue with the mistakes of your Tory and Labour predecessors, or you can turn a fresh page and commit your government to transparency and honesty with the British public. * We urge you to suspend the booster programme pending a full safety review. The booster regimens never underwent clinical trials. They were adopted ad hoc and self-evidently failed to stop viral circulation. The consequences of repeatedly inducing the vaccinee’s body to manufacture a potentially toxic protein in variable amounts for indefinite (but often prolonged) periods are unclear and likely harmful. * An immediate independent review is required into all aspects of Covid vaccine safety, as outlined in our letter to the MHRA[xx] now three years ago…” A second letter to our fifth Prime Minister August 28, 2026. “…Prime Minister (Andy Burnham), we are therefore asking you to answer two straightforward questions. * Will you support a full examination of evidence concerning Covid vaccine safety and efficacy that we believe has not been adequately addressed by the UK Covid-19 Inquiry? This must include excess mortality and increased long-term sickness since 2021. * Will you ensure that people who believe they have been seriously injured following Covid vaccination, and bereaved families who believe vaccination contributed to a death, have access to a credible system through which their cases can be properly investigated?…” Signatures to this letter to Prime Minister of the UK, Andy Burnham regarding Covid-19 Vaccine harm: * Dr Aseem Malhotra, MBChB, MRCP, Cardiologist * Dr Rosamond Jones, retired Consultant Paediatrician, Children’s Covid Vaccines Advisory Council * Dr Clare Craig, diagnostic pathologist, co-chair Health Advisory and Recovery Team * Dr Elizabeth Evans, retired doctor, CEO, UK Medical Freedom Alliance * Mr Nick Hunt, retired Civil Servant, MoD, Chairman, The Perseus Group * Dr Ayiesha Malik, General Practitioner, Executive Committee, Doctors for Patients UK * Professor Angus Dalgleish, MD, FRCP, FRACP, FRCPath, FMed Sci, Emeritus Professor of Oncology, City St Georges, University of London, Principal, Institute for Cancer Vaccines & Immunotherapy * Professor David Seedhouse, Honorary Professor of deliberative practice, School of Pharmacy, Aston University * Dr Alan Black, MBBS, MSc, DipPharmMed, retired pharmaceutical physician * Dr Alan Mordue, MBChB, FFPH. Retired Consultant in Public Health Medicine & Epidemiology * Dr Andrew McHutchon, MBChB, FRCA, retired Consultant Anaesthetist/Intensivist * Dr John Flack, BPharm, PhD, Retired Director of Safety Evaluation, Beecham Pharmaceuticals and Senior Vice-president for Drug Discovery SmithKline Beecham * Dr Henry Goodall, MBBS, FFOM, retired Consultant Occupational Health Physician, President of the Society of Occupational Medicine, 2011-12 * Dr John Campbell, Nurse educator and broadcaster * Graham Phillips, BPharm, Dipp Comm Pharm, FRCPharm, Principal Pharmacist iheartpharmacy group, Founder of Prolongevity.co.uk * Dr Sabine Hazan, MD, Gastroenterologist * Molly Kingsley, writer and campaigner, cofounder UsForThem * John Vincent MBE, British restaurateur, entrepreneur and government food adviser * Gurinder Chadha OBE, Film Director * Dimitri Masceranas, England International Cricketer * Pat Cash, International tennis coach * Peter Fleming, Professional tennis player and sports commentator * Woody Harrelson, Actor * Rob Schneider, Actor & film maker RECTAL CANCER - DELAY IN CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT - BREAKING NEWS: 36 year old Toronto Model Jess Grossman, who reacted to her Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine within 3 minutes, now has aggressive Stage 4 Rectal Cancer. William Makis, MD, Makis Health, Sep 01, 2026. Kirk’s Comment: Kirk’s Comment Such an intensely sad story. Whether my original colon cancer, diagnosed on September 26, 2023, was caused or “spurred on” by my poor choice to get two Moderna vaccines in January and February 2021, I’ll never know. What I do know is that the cancer never spread, even though I delayed surgery until January 16, 2025. From September 26, 2023, to January 16, 2025, I gave my best shot at shrinking the tumor using multiple repurposed drugs—including ivermectin, fenbendazole, mebendazole and albendazole—along with short-term use of propranolol, metformin and Cialis. I also used an aggressive nutraceutical program, IV vitamin C, fasting and a low-glycemic diet. I didn’t do well with my attempt to follow a ketogenic diet. I was pretty skinny when I started and didn’t have a lot of fat to burn. To maintain a ketogenic state, I would have had to consume a lot of fat to provide enough fuel, or I risked having more muscle breakdown. I just couldn’t do it consistently. The tumor grew a little, but it did not metastasize or rupture my intestines when it was finally removed on January 16, 2025—16 months after my diagnosis. One of 22 lymph nodes was positive, and all 22 were removed. I decided not to undergo the recommended chemotherapy after surgery. Since then, I have stayed on a pretty aggressive nutrient program. I also took ivermectin and mebendazole and, over the last year, have taken only low-dose ivermectin approximately five days per week. I just had my third six-month CT scan of my pelvis and abdomen on August 23, 2026, and it was completely clear of cancer. My first follow-up colonoscopy, on September 26, 2025, found two small polyps, which were removed. I’m having my second follow-up colonoscopy next week, on September 8, 2026. If that colonoscopy is clear, I’ll continue working on creating a “new body” that is cancer-free—and be in gratitude for everything that has transpired. I am truly thankful for the gift of the whole thing. Cancer and all. I will probably continue taking low-dose ivermectin periodically over the next year, watch my diet, and continually work on my thoughts and spirit. I will also repeat a stool examination through ProgenaBiome and have it reviewed by Dr. Sabine Hazan to see whether my microbiome has changed in a positive, potentially “anti-colon-cancer” direction. I consider myself fortunate compared with the rectal cancer patient in this model. Even though I took the COVID mRNA vaccines—which, as I’ve said, I now consider a poor choice—I had been taking hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin on and off for COVID prophylaxis and when I got COVID twice beginning in 2020. So, in my mind, I had a little “anti-cancer juice” on board beginning in 2020–21. Did that help keep the cancer from spreading or make it less aggressive? I don’t know. But I am glad I did it. One message I tell my cancer patients is that even if you choose traditional cancer treatments, repurposed drugs—such as ivermectin, fenbendazole, mebendazole, doxycycline, propranolol, metformin and Cialis—can also be considered, along with nutraceuticals and IV vitamin C. Fasting may also be an option if you have enough body fat; I didn’t. And, of course, there is meditation, prayer and stress reduction. Some oncologists may not believe in repurposed drugs and may advise patients not to take them with chemot

    Covid “One-Liners”...From Virus Creation, Unsafe & Untested Covid mRNA Genetic Injections to Turbo Cancers & Open Letters (2) of Vaccine Concern to the New United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham

  6. Aug 26

    Does a Nitric Oxide Boosting Dietary Supplement with Sildenafil Improve Nighttime Erections More Than Sildenafil Alone? An Interview with Urologist and Men’s Health Specialist Judson Brandeis, MD

    Judson Brandeis, MD Brandeis, MD – Male Rejuvenation Center100 Park Pl Ste 140San Ramon, CA 94583(925) 255-7867Global Men’s WellnessDr. Brandeis AI (Ask Any Question)brandeismd.com “Combining a Nitric Oxide Boosting Dietary Supplement With Sildenafil Improves Nighttime Erections More Than Sildenafil Alone,”The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 22, Issue Supplement 4, November 2025 (8/2026)The 21st Century Man: Advise from 50 Top Doctors and Men’s Health Experts So You Can Feel Great, Look Good and Have Better Sex (AI generated summary of interview transcript reviewed and edited by interviewer Kirk Hamilton PA and approved by Judson Brandeis, MD) BACKGROUND: In this interview Kirk Hamilton PA interviews urologist Judson Brandeis, MD, about his study examining whether combining a nitric oxide-boosting dietary supplement (Affirm) with sildenafil improves nighttime erections more than sildenafil alone. Dr. Brandeis describes his background, beginning with his undergraduate education at Brown University and subsequent work with the American Red Cross, where he became interested in kidney transplantation. He attended Vanderbilt Medical School and conducted research at Harvard Medical School involving kidney transplantation and immune tolerance before completing general surgery and urology training at UCLA. Although he initially planned to become a kidney transplant surgeon, he ultimately pursued general urology and developed an interest in innovative approaches to men’s sexual and urologic health. He explains that his interest in nitric oxide and erectile function was influenced by his UCLA professors and by his experience treating men with low-intensity shockwave therapy. He became interested in boosting the body’s nitric oxide and eventually developed a supplement containing citrulline, beet extract, Panax ginseng, and muira puama. According to Dr. Brandeis, the rationale was to support the biological process involved in blood-vessel dilation and erectile function. He also explains that some of his older patients reported improvements in mental sharpness while taking the supplement, which prompted him to investigate and develop the product further. NITRIC OXIDE BOOSTERS AND PDE5 INHIBITOR SYNERGY: A major portion of the interview focuses on the relationship between nitric oxide, blood vessels, and PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil. Dr. Brandeis explains that nitric oxide contributes to the production of cyclic GMP (cGMP, or cyclic guanosine monophosphate), which participates in the process that opens blood vessels, while PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil prevent the breakdown of cGMP, allowing the signal to persist. He describes nitric oxide as being obtained through dietary pathways involving citrulline and foods containing nitrates, including beets and green leafy vegetables. ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION: He also discusses the endothelium, the inner lining of blood vessels, and the glycocalyx, which he describes as a protective structure over the endothelial cells. NIGHTTIME ERECTIONS AND SLEEP: The conversation then turns to nighttime erections and why they can provide a more objective way of evaluating erectile function. Dr. Brandeis explains that erections normally occur during REM sleep and that declining nighttime erections can be an early indication of reduced penile blood flow as men age. He describes the use of a device called the “tech ring,” which is worn around the penis during sleep and communicates with a phone through Bluetooth to measure changes associated with erections. He notes that this provides a more objective measurement than subjective erectile-function questionnaires, which can be influenced by circumstances, stress, relationships, sleep, and other factors. He also emphasizes the importance of sleep and describes his observation that dietary intake before sleep can affect nighttime erectile measurements. THE STUDY: The study itself is presented as the next step in Dr. Brandeis’s earlier investigation of the nitric oxide-boosting supplement. He explains that the initial part of the study used the nighttime measurement device after a cleanout period and compared nights without the supplement to nights when participants took two supplement tablets (AffirmScience®). He reports approximately a 35% improvement in the area under the curve per hour of sleep, which he describes as a way of standardizing measurements despite differences in the number of hours participants slept. The second part of the study examined whether the supplement could work synergistically with sildenafil. Dr. Brandeis chose 40 milligrams of sildenafil rather than the full 100-milligram dose because he wanted enough room in the measurement range to detect an additional effect rather than potentially “maxing out” the response. He explains that the theoretical reason for combining the two approaches is that nitric oxide contributes to the production of cGMP while sildenafil prevents cGMP from being broken down, meaning the two mechanisms converge on the same signaling pathway enhancing blood vessel dilation. He says the purpose was to determine whether the combination could improve nighttime erectile function while potentially allowing men to use a lower sildenafil dose and therefore experience fewer dose-related side effects. He describes the results as meeting his expectations and discusses how the findings could potentially be applied by men using PDE5 inhibitors. CONCLUSION: The interview concludes with Dr. Brandeis discussing his educational approach, his efforts to make complicated men’s-health concepts understandable, his book and educational resources, his use of artificial intelligence (Gobal Men’s Wellness - Ask Dr. Brandeis Any Question) to provide additional educational material, and his clinical practice. Brief Outline of Key Points * Dr. Brandeis’s Background * Brown University undergraduate education. * Work involving kidney preservation and transplantation. * Vanderbilt Medical School. * Research at Harvard Medical School. * General surgery and urology training at UCLA. * Transition from kidney transplantation to general urology and men’s health. * Interest in Nitric Oxide and Erectile Function * Connection between nitric oxide and blood-vessel dilation. * Relationship between nitric oxide, cyclic GMP, and PDE5 inhibitors. * Interest in improving erectile function through nitric oxide support. * Development of the Nitric Oxide-Boosting Supplement * Citrulline * Beet extract * Panax ginseng * Muira puama * Developed initially in connection with his work involving shockwave therapy * Nighttime Erections * Erections normally occur during REM sleep. * Declining nighttime erections may accompany aging and reduced penile blood flow. * Nighttime measurements provide a more objective assessment of erectile function. * The “TechRing” (FirmTech) was used to measure nighttime erectile activity. * Affirm® Alone * Participants underwent a cleanout period. * Nighttime erections were measured without the supplement and then with two supplement tablets. * Dr. Brandeis reports approximately a 35% improvement in the area under the curve per hour of sleep. * Sildenafil Combined with Affirm® * Used 40 mg of sildenafil rather than the full 100-mg dose. * Examined whether nitric oxide supplementation and sildenafil had a synergistic effect. * The rationale was based on their interaction with the cyclic-GMP pathway. * The goal was to determine whether the combination could improve erectile function while potentially permitting a lower sildenafil dose. * Other Issues Discussed * Possible effects of large meals on nighttime erections. * Importance of sleep and REM sleep. * Sildenafil and tadalafil differences discussed in relation to duration of action. * Dr. Brandeis’s emphasis on patient education. * His book, online educational resources, podcasts, YouTube channels, and artificial-intelligence-based men’s-health resources. ($5.00/month or $50/year would be appreciated for this publication) Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Website * Practice, Persistence and Patience - My Favorite. The first story of transformation that “jumped out” at me before my cancer and then the first one “sent” to me after my cancer diagnosis. A physician cures herself of a rare, life threatening sarcoma after chemo, radiation and alternative therapies had been tried. * ”Source” the Documentary - The Science behind the practice. Highly recommended. * Proof - Stories of Transformation (listen to a few stories of transformation from serious health problems) * Stories of Transformation - YouTube Channel * Research: The Science Behind Mind/Body Healing and Meditation * Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Book: Becoming Supernatural Falun Dafa – Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance Brief Introduction to Falun Dafa Falun Gong MisconceptionsBooks & Recent Writings of Mr. Li HongzhiVideo & Audio MaterialsTake an Online Class Kirk Hamilton PA-CPrescription 2000, Inc.3301 Alta Arden, Suite 3Sacramento, CA 95825(916) 489-4400 (w)krhammer@surewest.netwww.StayingHealthyToday.Substack.comwww.StayingHealthyToday.com Staying Healthy Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. ($5.00/month or $50/year would be appreciated for this publication) Get full access to Staying Healthy Today at stayinghealthytoday.substack.com/subscribe

    Does a Nitric Oxide Boosting Dietary Supplement with Sildenafil Improve Nighttime Erections More Than Sildenafil Alone? An Interview with Urologist and Men’s Health Specialist Judson Brandeis, MD

  7. Aug 23

    Embalmers Find Unusual White Fibrous Clots After Covid and Covid mRNA Injection Rollout… Is There A Connection? A Multi-Year and Five Country Embalmer Study...An Interview with Thomas Haviland...

    Embalmers Find Unusual White Fibrous Clots…A Multi-Year, Five Country Embalmer Study Thomas F. Haviland Independent ResearcherRetired USAF, Major Data Analyst, Mathematician, USAthomashaviland@sbcglobal.net “Self-Reported Observations of Unusual White Fibrous Structures in Embalmed Corpses: Multi-Year Survey Results from Embalmers in Five Countries, 2022-2025,” IJIRMS, July 2026:11(7)204-208 . (8/2026) Abstract BACKGROUND: Beginning in 2020–2021, embalmers in multiple countries reported observing large, tough, rubbery white or off-white fibrous structures in the veins and arteries of embalmed corpses, which they described as distinct from classic postmortem clots. METHODS: We conducted four annual cross-sectional surveys (2022–2025) of active embalmers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand using SurveyMonkey. A dual distribution strategy (professional associations and direct emails to funeral homes) was used. Core questions assessed observation of unusual white fibrous structures and estimated percentage of corpses affected. RESULTS: Across 808 total responses, the proportion of embalmers reporting observation of these structures ranged from 66% to 83%. Weighted average prevalence in affected corpses ranged from 19% to 27%. The 2022 survey showed a marked increase in first observations beginning in 2020 and accelerating in 2021. CONCLUSIONS: Multiple years of surveys document consistent self-reported observations by experienced embalmers of unusual white fibrous structures in a substantial fraction of corpses, with a clear increase noted around 2020–2021. These findings constitute a potential safety signal that warrants independent investigation by forensic pathologists and biomedical researchers to characterize the structures and determine their etiology. ______________________________ Summary of Interview Transcript (transcript run through ChatGPT then reviewed by Kirk Hamilton PA and Thomas Haviland) Becoming Aware of These Abnormal Clots Seen By Embalmers… This interview with Tom Haviland, hosted by Kirk Hamilton PA on the Staying Healthy Today Show, focuses on Haviland and colleagues investigation into unusual white, fibrous structures reportedly being found by embalmers during the preparation of deceased bodies. Haviland explains that his interest developed after he encountered reports from embalmers, particularly after watching Died Suddenly in 2022 and subsequently speaking with funeral-industry professionals who said they were seeing unusual structures that differed from the conventional “grape jelly” and “chicken fat” clots traditionally encountered during embalming. He describes the structures as long, white, fibrous, rubbery, elastic, and unusually difficult to remove, sometimes substantially increasing the time required for embalming. Haviland and colleagues then conducted four annual surveys from 2022 through 2025 involving embalmers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. According to the interview, 808 embalmers responded, with 608—approximately 75%—reporting that they had observed these unusual fibrous white clots. Haviland says the embalmers reported finding them in approximately 23% of corpses on average. He emphasizes that the structures were reported in all five countries and that some embalmers said they had begun noticing them around 2020 which may have been due to the Covid virus, with reports increasing substantially in 2021 and beyond which suggests possibly the Covid vaccine being a causative agent. Thoughts On How These Unusual Fibrous Clots Are Formed… A major portion of the interview concerns Haviland’s proposed explanation for what these structures might represent. He discusses laboratory examinations of samples supplied by embalmers, including elemental analysis, microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, protein analysis, and other testing methods. Haviland describes findings that he believes are consistent with abnormal fibrin or protein structures and discusses a proposed mechanism involving spike protein and fibrinogen. In the explanation presented during the interview, fibrinogen normally participates in blood clotting by being converted into fibrin, which forms a temporary mesh that is later broken down. Haviland discusses research suggesting that spike protein may interact with fibrinogen in a way that produces abnormal or misfolded fibrin structures, potentially making them more resistant to normal breakdown. He also discusses reports of “microclotting” or “dirty blood,” which embalmers reportedly describe as blood containing numerous small particles or clots. The interview extends the discussion to living patients, including Haviland’s accounts of physicians who reportedly removed similar fibrous structures from blood vessels. He also describes a public “People’s Blood Clot Survey,” which he says received more than 1,400 responses and in which respondents reported clots primarily in the legs, lungs, heart, and brain. Haviland connects these observations to his broader concerns about vascular injury, endothelial dysfunction, microclots, and possible persistent effects of spike protein. The interview also discusses potential treatments such as double-filtration plasmapheresis, although no treatment is established by the interview as proven or standard therapy. Difficulty Getting Health, Professional and Political Authorities to Investigate These Clots… The final portion of the interview focuses heavily on Haviland’s concerns about what he describes as institutional reluctance to investigate these observations. He says that some funeral organizations initially helped distribute his surveys but later declined to participate, while his attempts to survey vascular surgeons and catheterization-laboratory personnel reportedly produced no responses. He argues that these medical professionals could provide particularly valuable information because they may directly observe vascular clots in living patients and may also have access to vaccination and infection histories. Haviland describes his interactions with Senator Ron Johnson and expresses the hope that the Senate will hold a dedicated hearing examining the reported structures. He argues that samples are available, embalmers have been reporting the phenomenon for several years, and laboratory testing warrants further investigation. Haviland’s Conclusions About These Clots… The central conclusion presented by Haviland is that the unusual white fibrous structures appear to be a real phenomenon that deserves independent scientific investigation and that the possible relationship to COVID-19 infection, COVID-19 vaccination, spike protein, and abnormal clot formation should be carefully examined. The interview itself does not establish causation: the survey data are based on self-reported observations, and the proposed biological connection between these structures and COVID-19 or COVID-19 vaccination remains a hypothesis discussed by Haviland rather than a conclusion proven by the interview. Kirk Hamilton PA Interviewer’s Comment: I think Tom Haviland is a courageous American hero and American citizen. He stood up for his beliefs and the rights of others not to have to take a forced vaccination that he was concerned was not safe and adequately tested. He sacrificed his job and security for that as well as his reputation in some circles. He is for choice in health care and a truth seeker. I feel honored to have interviewed him and I am inspired to share his work. NOTE: My last day of work at Health Associates where I have been for the last 40 years (July, 1986) is August 31, 2026. If you are a patient and need to contact me please do so this week. The earlier the better. I am excited on committing 100% of my time in September & probably October to making Staying Healthy Today a more informative, useful, educational tool that will help you keep you and your loved-ones stay well. I am going to get some of my past work, including 1200 print interviews from my Clinical Pearl’s days, into this Staying Healthy Today substack in a very organized, user-friendly and clinical useful way. I may even get my old audio podcast interviews from experts since 2015 and physician/researcher interviews from my radio days from my “Questioning Health” show. I have to get those converted from audio cassettes to mp3 files. All my interviews over the years follow a model. I find an article in a peer reviewed medical journal that relates to an aspect of nutritional, functional, integrative or lifestyle medicine and I interview the physician or researcher on a clinically relevant topic. Much “Old” well studied information is as good now as it was years ago. Many of those 1200 expert interviews will have very relevant information for today’s problems. A perfect example was Dr. Alexander Mauskop a neurologist and headache specialist who I interviewed in 1996 in print on headaches and magnesium and then I interviewed him for one of my first podcasts last year on the same topic. Magnesium works as well now on headaches as it did then. Many times old valid information is good for a lifetime. I am always thinking in a “2 level” way. What the individual can do to help their particular situation, and also informing where the big picture of the world is going that allows us to be free to choose the health practices we believe in. The key words are staying “Free To Choose” our own health path. We had a taste of it being taken away with the “Covid experience” over the last seven years. It is still happening but I believe our collective awareness and actionable consciousness is better. We will see over the next few months to years. In November or sometime in this three month period I have some family things I want to do. I’m not getting any younger (69). I am cancer-free at the moment and intend to leave the “energy

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    A Note From Kirk Hamilton PA… All good things come to an end… After 40 years at Health Associates Medical Group the owner would like to downsize and so my last day seeing patients there is August 31, 2026 unless there is some unforeseen change. 1) If you are a patient of mine and you would like to see me at Health Associates before this date call 916-489-4400 and make an appointment as soon as possible.2) No I am not retiring. I will be looking for work. I want to practice. Here are brief summaries of my areas of interests and skill sets. I may take a month or two off to get my mind and spirit straight and catch-up on some writing projects and family time. 3) If you are a physician or clinic looking for a very experienced functional, integrative and lifestyle medicine PA with a lot of energy and passion please contact me 916-716-2295 or krhammer@surewest.net and I will be happy to talk to you, send a resume and educational and professional experiences. Change is good. There is more growth, purpose, service and fulfilment in my next chapter. I am open… Kirk Highlights… COVID-19 VIRUS - ORIGINS - The Ralph Baric Interview Release. A story of a man’s account of his own forgetfulness, not knowing how he ended up on pivotal Zoom calls, and his as-yet unspoken classified answers to unclassified NBACC reports. Jessica Rose, Unacceptable Jessica, Jul 25, 2026. FARMING - REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE - Heal the Dirt: How Farmers Are Detoxing America. Documentary, May-18-2026. “…An exclusive look into the fast-growing regenerative farming movement and how it focuses on fixing unhealthy food and chronic disease in America…Regenerative farming puts healthy soil at its center by using six main principles. Its methods produce healthy, nutritious food in line with ancient farming practices that humans have used for thousands of years…But can it be scaled in the modern world to meet industrial food demands? And can it be profitable for farmers?…” FLESH EATING BACTERIA - VIBRIO VULNFICUS -Gulf Coast’s Flesh-Eating Bacteria Crisis Spirals Out of Control. Five dead in Louisiana, two in Florida — and the worst months are still ahead. Here’s what they’re not telling you about surviving Vibrio. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Focal Points, Aug 08, 2026 “…Every single case involved wound exposure to seawater, and all patients had underlying health conditions…” FOOD SUPPLY - AMERICA - CHINA - China’s Next Weapon Against America Is Our Own Food Supply. Ken Buck, EPOCH Times, 7/24/2026. “…While Washington has rightly focused on securing our borders and defending our factories, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has quietly opened a new front in its long war against the United States, this time targeting the raw materials that keep American agriculture alive…” KNEE PAIN - MEDIAL MENISECTOMY - ARTHORSCOPIC SURGERY - One of the Most Common Knee Surgeries May Be Doing More Harm Than Good. A Finnish clinical trial found that partial meniscectomy may accelerate osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older patients. Rachel Ann T. Melegrito, EPOCH Times, 7/31/2026. Kirk’s Comment: I have had three partial knee menisectomies, 1 total medial menisectomy and an ACL reconstruction on both knees. While it is true that a partial menisectomy while getting rid of a fragment or two of the meniscus can relieve pain you end up creating more surface area between the femoral and tibial heads to cause where and tear. The key is to eat an anti-inflammatory diet (trial off dairy, wheat, eggs, alcohol, eggs (if eaten more than 3 times per week ) with lots of vegetables, whole food carbohydrates (beans, lentils, peas, yams, sweet potato, rice quinoa, etc.) which is whole food, lots of non-starchy vegetables and rich in omega 3 and 9 fatty acids (fish and olive oil). And it is very important to strength your quad muscles and calves daily which keep the knee more stable and reduces where and tear. Full range of motion in the needs. Try to move to do body weight squats for full range of knee motion. “Use it or lose it”. Don’t do what hurts you…but go up to that point. PULMONARY INFARCT - COVID-19 VACCINATION - ANTHONY FAUCI, MD -Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Post-Vaccination Pulmonary Embolism and the Disconnect in Public Health Policy. Examining the Dissonance Between a Concealed Medical Crisis and Federal Public Health Directives--Fauci Knew or Should Have Known Moderna Causes Blood Clots. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Focal Points, July 26, 2026. “…According to these documents, on June 19, 2021, Dr. Fauci was grappling with the aftermath of an acute “pulmonary infarct”—a direct result of a pulmonary embolism which is a known side effect of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination…” Nutrition, Prevention and Integrative Medicine… AGED GARLIC EXTRACT - CANCER - CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - The AGE Advantage: Harnessing Aged Garlic for Cardiovascular and Anticancer Protection. The Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract. Paul Marik, MD, Jul 19, 2026. AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS - COVID-19 VACCINE - Unanswered Questions: Chris Johnson, Football, and ALS after COVID-19 Vaccination. A 4.24 forty, a COVID shot, and a body ravaged by neurodegeneration in a few short years. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Focal Points, Aug 08, 2026. BREAKFAST - CEREAL - TRADITIONAL - Cereal Killer: Why America’s Breakfast Needs a Healthy Overhaul Ultra-processed cereals have ruled the breakfast table for decades. The MAHA movement hopes to return the meal to its traditional staples. CANCER - GUT MICROBIOME - The Gut Microbiome and Cancer: What This New Study Tells Us—and Why It Matters. Summary of Hazan et al., 2026. Cancer & Metabolic Healing, Paul Marik, MD, Jul 30, 2026. “…The Hazan study provides further evidence that patients with aggressive cancers harbor a distinct pattern of gut dysbiosis characterized by depletion of beneficial organisms such as Bifidobacterium, Faecalibacterium, and Collinsella, together with enrichment of Bacteroides…”1) Gut Microbiome Alterations in Cancer and Non-cancer Adults: A Cross-Sectional Metagenomic Study. CATASTROPHE - PREPAREDNESS - PREPPING: You Can Never Be Too Prepared, But You Can Be One Day Too Late. PART 1: Water, Food and Building a Deep Pantry. Tess Lawrie, MBBCh, PhD​, A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie & Friends, Jul 19, 2026. COGNITIVE FUNCTION - SLEEP - MAGNESIUM - The effects of magnesium L-threonate (Magtein®) on cognitive performance and sleep quality in adults: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Front Nutr. 2026 Jan 12;12:1729164. Adrian L Lopresti BA, MA, PhD, Clinical Research AustraliaCollege of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia, adrian@clinicalresearch.com.au SUMMARY: One hundred adults 18 to 45 of age with self-reported sleep issues were supplemented with 2 g daily of Magtein® (2 gm magnesium L-threonate equals approximately 145 mg of elemental magnesium) or a placebo in a 6 week randomized placebo controlled trial. The Magtein® group compared to the placebo was associated with greater improvements in overall cognitive performance (by the NIH Total Cognition Composite) with greater treatment benefits on working and episodic memory. There was a 7.5-year reduction in estimated brain cognitive age and a greater improvement in reaction time. There was a reduction in heart rate and an increase in heart rate variability but no improvement in sleep in those self-reporting sleep dissatisfac tion. COGNITION - DEMENTIA - BRAIN DERIVED NEUROTROPHIC FACTOR (BDNF) -Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF): The Brain’s Master Growth Factor. Its Role in Aging, Dementia, Stroke, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Paul Marik, MD, Cancer & Metabolic Healing, Aug 01, 2026. Normal Functions of BDNF: Neurogenesis, Synaptic Plasticity, Neuronal Survival, Myelin Repair, Mitochondrial Function, Cerebral Blood Flow. Reduced BDNF: Aging, Alzhiemer’s, Parkinson’s, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Depression. Increasing BDNF: Aerobic exercise, HIIT Training, Resistance training, Adequate sleep, Cognitive stimulation, Learning new skills, Social engagement, Meditation and stress reduction, Intermittent fasting, Caloric restriction (in selected individuals)Nutritional factors: Omega-3 fatty acids (especially DHA), Curcumin, Magnesium (particularly magnesium L-threonate), Vitamin D (if deficient), Creatine, EGCG (green tea), Cocoa flavanols, Blueberries and other anthocyanin-rich foods, Lion’s Mane mushroom, Melatonin “…Exercise is the single most effective non-pharmacologic intervention for increasing BDNF…” COGNITION - JOURNALING - REWIRING YOUR BRAIN - What Journaling Does to Your Brain. Journaling Rewires Your Brain. The Upgrade with Makai Elías Calles, Jul 30, 2026. “…Ten minutes of journaling changes what shows up on a brain scan. Researchers have studied this for forty years and still can't fully explain why something this simple works this well…” CYCLOSPORA - LETTUCE - TRIMETHOPRIM/SULFAMETHOXAZOLE (TMP/SMX) - Lettuce Pray: Dr. McCullough Says Cyclospora Must be Treated with Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX). Explosive diarrhea, a missing CDC, and why your medicine cabinet needs an upgrade — plus, Fauci’s pal gets the VIP border treatment. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Focal Points, July 25, 2026. DEATHS - CANADIAN WILDFIRES - Long-range PM2.5 pollution and health impacts from the 2023 Canadian wildfires. Nicolas Hulscher, MPH, Focal Points, Jul 19, 2026.1) Long-range PM2.5 pollution and health impacts from the 2023 Canadian wildfires. DMSO - TESTIMONIALS - DMSO 60 Mini-Testimonials (Part 1) - what are people using DMSO for? Some uses are well known, others are surprising and shocking! William Makis, Covid Intel, Jul 24, 2026. DYSPHONIA - FAMILIAL SPASMODIC ROBERT KENNEDY - Familial Spasmodic Dysphonia and the Kennedy Family: A Case Study in Genetic Susceptibility and Vaccine-Triggered Neurological

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Practicing physician assistant in nutrition, prevention, integrative and lifestyle medicine since 1983 who will discuss practical guidelines and share links and research dealing with individual, community and societal health through personal commentary and interviews. stayinghealthytoday.substack.com

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    Information to keep the indivdiual, your community and the world society living healthfully and in peace
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    2015 - 2026
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